James Lee Payne 82, of Ironton, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2019, at his residence. Mr. Payne was born May 11, 1937, in Andis, Ohio; a son to the late Oscar and Clara (Lane) Payne. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 50 years Ida Gibson Payne, who passed away July 9, 2017.
Mr. Payne attended Andis Schools and was a machinist for Dayton Malleable and a research machinist for Ashland Oil; also he was a contract painter for over 40 years. He was of the Baptist faith.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by daughter: Kimberly Whaley; granddaughter: Elizabeth Whaley; sister: Doris Gillett
He is survived by three sons: James A. (Tracy) Payne of Midland, Michigan, John (Nancy) Payne of Ironton, and Donnie Miller of Worthington, KY; three daughters: Brenda (Philip) Fields of Russell, KY, Gail Campbell and Cheri Smith both of Flatwoods, KY; fourteen grandchildren, thirty-nine great-grandchildren and fifteen great-great grandchildren; and his favorite pet Bowie
Funeral service will be 1:00 P.M., Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Tracy Brammer-Monroe Funeral Home, 518 South Sixth Street, Ironton, Ohio with Pastor Jim Payne officiating. Burial will follow in Aid Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, November 22, 2019, 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M., at the funeral home. Phillips Funeral Home, 1004 South Seventh Street, Ironton, Ohio is assisting the family with arrangements, to offer the Payne family condolences, please visit: www.phillipsfuneralhome.net
